US Bridges

US-70/SEC-19/L8.84 over Fishing Lake

PoorPosted for load

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 8.84 Miles NE JCT SH1 · Structure no. 0000000000A1409

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
410 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US-70/SEC-19/L8.84 over Fishing Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US-70/SEC-19/L8.84 over Fishing Lake in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 908 by 2028. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS-70/SEC-19/L8.84
CrossesFishing Lake
Location8.84 Miles NE JCT SH1
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.06984, -90.66379
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2019)
Projected traffic908 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US-70/SEC-19/L8.84 over Fishing Lake built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US-70/SEC-19/L8.84 over Fishing Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does US-70/SEC-19/L8.84 over Fishing Lake carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US-70/SEC-19/L8.84 over Fishing Lake?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US-70/SEC-19/L8.84 over Fishing Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.